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Dozens feared killed in Darfur camp: KHARTOUM AFP — A deadly firefight killed at least 25 people and wounded scores after Sudanese security forces thrust into one of the largest camps for displaced people in Darfur, witnesses and rebels said. Reports of casualties varied and there was no confirmation of numbers from aid workers who...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, casualty, Government, SECURITY, SOFTWARE; Research articles 2008-08-25
German bank IKB sold for 150 million euros: reports: BERLIN AFP — German bank IKB, a casualty of the subprime mortgage crisis, was sold to US private equity group Lone Star for 150 million euros, German media reported Saturday. "According to informed sources, the amount of the sale is 150 million" euros (222 million dollars), the newspaper Die...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, casualty; Research articles 2008-08-23
Dalai Lama denies he said Chinese shot 140 Tibetan protesters: PARIS AFP — The Dalai Lama denies he told a French newspaper that Chinese soldiers may have shot 140 Tibetan protesters this week, his office said Thursday. "We would like to clarify that His Holiness did not mention any number of casualties," it said in a statement issued after...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, casualty; Research articles 2008-08-21
US group buys German subprime casualty: BERLIN AFP — US private equity group Lone Star is to take over IKB, the German bank rescued by state development bank KfW after falling victim to the subprime mortgage meltdown, KfW said Thursday. The sale price for KfW's 91 percent stake in IKB was not disclosed with KfW...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, bank, Berlin, casualty, security; Research articles 2008-08-21
No reports air support resulted in French casualties: Pentagon: WASHINGTON AFP — The Pentagon said Wednesday it has no information that close US air support resulted in casualties among French troops ambushed by insurgents in Afghanistan. The newspaper Le Monde reported that French troops wounded in the fighting said NATO air strikes missed their targets and hit French...; Tags: casualty, NATO, Pentagon, SECURITY, troop; Research articles 2008-08-20

Brown fastest as Wariner and Merritt take it easy: BEIJING AFP — Christopher Brown of the Bahamas registered the fastest time in the first round heats of the 400 metres here on Monday as favourite Jeremy Wariner and chief rival LaShawn Merritt both strolled through. Brown, twice just ouside the medals in world championship finals, timed 44.79 seconds...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Bahamas, casualty, medal; Research articles 2008-08-17
Troops' brain injuries inspire a new mission: LANDSTUHL, Germany -- It took nearly three years for the Army to understand the damage to Army Sgt. Chad Joiner's brain after a roadside explosion left him unconscious in a Humvee on June 28, 2005. He finished his tour and returned home, struggled with headaches and...; Tags: casualty, HEALTHCARE, hospital, Iraq, Pentagon, troop; Research articles 2008-07-24
Female bomber attacks Iraq market: BAQUBA, Iraq AFP — A woman suicide bomber blew herself up in the centre of a market in the central Iraqi city of Baquba on Monday causing several casualties, a local police officer told AFP. The bomber detonated her explosives vest in Al-Mafraq market in Baquba, the capital of...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, attack, casualty, Iraq, officer; Research articles 2008-07-07
Major quake hits region of Okhotsk Sea: MOSCOW AFP — A major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 hit the region of the Sea of Okhotsk early Saturday, the US Geological Survey said, but no casualties were reported. The epicentre of the quake, at a depth of 605 kilometres, was said to be 384 kilometres (239...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, casualty, MARKETING, Moscow; Research articles 2008-07-04
Explosion in Iran factory, no casualties: TEHRAN AFP — An explosion tore through a factory just outside Tehran but caused no casualties despite earlier reports to the contrary, the Fars news agency reported on Monday. A gas storage tanker exploded in the factory on Sunday, breaking window panes of neighbouring buildings, the deputy provincial governor...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, casualty, Construction, HARDWARE, Storage; Research articles 2008-06-30
Thousands evacuated as typhoon strikes Philippines: MANILA AFP — Typhoon Fengshen dumped heavy rains across the eastern and central Philippines Saturday, grounding domestic flights and inter-island ferry services, officials said. The storm forced over 200,000 people to seek temporary shelters in the eastern Bicol region, the civil defence office said, but there were no immediate...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, casualty, HEALTHCARE, MARKETING, SOFTWARE; Research articles 2008-06-20
Celebrating 233 Years of Service: Soldiers will be celebrating the Army's 233rd birthday at many remote sites and big posts on June 14. There are plenty of reasons for celebration: Units and individual soldiers are bearing up under the strain of a long war and are making significant progress against determined enemies; the Army continues...; Tags: casualty, Leadership, sacrifice, soldier, U.S. Army; Research articles 2008-06-01
PTSD cases surged in 2007: US military: WASHINGTON AFP — Newly diagnosed cases of post traumatic stress disorders surged among US troops who served in Iraq and Afghanistan in 2007, a peak year for US fighting and casualties, US military figures released Wednesday show. The statistics show there was a nearly 50 percent jump in new...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, casualty, HARDWARE, Iraq, Storage, Strategy; Research articles 2008-05-28
Federer the big casualty as seeds tumble in Rome Masters tennis: ROME AFP — Roger Federer was the biggest casualty as the seeds tumbled on a day of shocks at the Rome Masters on Friday. World number one Federer was downed 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (9/7) by Czech Radek Stepanek while eighth seed James Blake fell to Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka 6-7...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, casualty, Games, Rome; Research articles 2008-05-09
Jay Bullock Appointed CFO of Argo Group: HAMILTON, Bermuda -- Argo Group International Holdings Ltd., (Nasdaq GS: AGII), an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products in niche areas of the property and casualty market, today announced that Jay S. Bullock will join Argo Group as chief financial officer. Mr. Bullock, 43, will be based...; Tags: Bear Stearns & Co. Inc., Bermuda, casualty, CFO, FINANCE, Insurance, Investment, reinsurance, underwriter; Research articles 2008-05-05
Cyclone batters Myanmar, casualties feared: YANGON AFP — Myanmar residents awoke Sunday to devastation after tropical cyclone Nargis tore through city streets, battered buildings, sank boats and caused unknown casualties, officials said. The cyclone has also ripped down power and phone lines, cutting off the military-run nation just a week before a crucial referendum...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, casualty, Myanmar; Research articles 2008-05-03
Higher US Iraq toll not due to eroded security: general: WASHINGTON AFP — The jump in April in US soldier deaths in Iraq -- at 49 the highest monthly toll since September 2007 -- does not reflect deteriorated security in the country, a senior US military official said Wednesday. "While it is sad to see an increase in casualties,...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, casualty, Iraq, SECURITY; Research articles 2008-04-30
Strong blast near Italian embassy in Sanaa: SANAA AFP — A strong blast on Wednesday rocked the administrative and residential district of Sanaa where the Italian embassy is located, witnesses said. Security forces immediately cordoned off the sector round the site of the blast in Al-Safia district, where the finance ministry and customs also have buildings....; Tags: Agence France-Presse, attack, casualty, SECURITY; Research articles 2008-04-29
Sri Lanka lost 185 soldiers in Jaffna battle: military sources: COLOMBO AFP — At least 165 soldiers were killed and 20 more went missing in a major battle with Tamil separatists this week, military sources told AFP on Friday as journalists complained of unofficial censorship. With reports of higher casualties emerging -- making Wednesday's clash the bloodiest in recent...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, casualty, censorship, Government, HEALTHCARE, MARKETING, rebel, SOFTWARE, soldier; Research articles 2008-04-25
Sri Lanka says 90 dead in assault on Tamil stronghold: COLOMBO AFP — At least 52 guerrillas and 38 soldiers were killed and hundreds more wounded Wednesday, officials said, as Tamil separatists reported repulsing a Sri Lankan offensive ahead of key local elections. The defence ministry said 84 soldiers were also wounded in the latest bid to take territory...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, casualty, guerrilla, ministry, SECURITY, soldier; Research articles 2008-04-23